SENIOR DIRECTOR / INTERNAL FOOTBALL STUDENT-ATHLETE OPERATIONS

Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number

S-3590

Position Number

78650

Type of Recruitment

External

Position Title

Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number

S-3590

Position Number

78650

Type of Recruitment

External

Position Title

SENIOR DIRECTOR / INTERNAL FOOTBALL STUDENT-ATHLETE OPERATIONS

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Internal Football Student-Athlete Operations plays a vital role in the holistic development of student-athletes (SA) in the football program. Under the direction of the Head Coach and in coordination with the Assistant AD for Student-Athlete Leadership and Development, this position is responsible for fostering academic success, community involvement, and personal and professional growth among football student-athletes. This role will collaborate with department units to implement programs and initiatives that support football student-athlete development, while also assisting with administrative and operational responsibilities related to football. Additional duties may include coordinating team schedules, compliance monitoring, and other responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.

Two years of experience related to athletic administration.

Experience with Internal relations for football.

Experience with daily practice and annual planning.

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines and work effectively with frequent interruptions.

Demonstrated ability to utilize good judgement in the interpretation and application of policies, and procedures.

Ability to exercise discretion in confidential matters.

Demonstrated problem solving skills and a solution-focused approach to challenges and improvements.

Excellent computer skills including MS Office Suite, Outlook, Google, Teams, etc.

Knowledge and commitment to

NCAA

and conference rules and regulations.

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree.

Supervisory experience.

Prior experience in football operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

Serves as the primary point of contact to athletics academics and compliance for football for

NCAA

,

MAC

, and university policies, rules, and regulations.

Serves as the primary point of contact for all football student-athlete leadership and development initiatives.

Leads, organizes, and serves as primary contact for student-athlete mentoring program.

Coordinates football related external relations (campus, community, alumni, high schools) with the Sr Director of Football External Relations and the General Manager for Football.

Organizes high school football relations in all matters related to high school coach contacts and other applicable organizations.

Serves as the secondary contact for player scouting and

NFL

Liaison,

NFL

Combine and pro days.

Assists with the coordination of daily practice schedules and yearlong team schedules as needed.

Assists with new hire onboarding by informing new coaches and staff of football student-athlete development initiatives.

Assists with the coordination of football fall camp and summer camp organization and family activity coordination.

Performs supervisory responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

None

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Employee Group

Professional & Administrative -Salary

Staff Pay Level

Pay Range

$65,000 - $80,000 per year

Division

President

Department

Athletics

Position Status

Regular

Position End Date

Employment Status

Full-Time

FTE

1.00

Position Type

12 month

Weekly Work Schedule

Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed

Location

Mount Pleasant, MI

About the Department

About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU

leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative

GPA

of 3.17.

CMU

is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

CMU

employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

CMU Leadership Standards

Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.

We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark

CMU

culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting

CMU

leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.

Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.

EEO Statement

CMU

, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community.

CMU

does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE ).

If you wish to see “EEO is the Law” posters, please click here .

CMU

does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.

CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:

Phone: 989-774-3253

Office: 103 E. Preston St.

Bovee University Center, suite 306

Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

Email: titleix@cmich.edu

Posting Ends

04/13/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you first learn of this job opportunity? Please list the specific advertising source or indicate if it was word of mouth.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Are you currently an internal employee of CMU according to the university's definition?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * If yes, to which employee group do you belong? (If not applicable, select "Not Applicable").

   • Not Applicable
   • Dispatcher
   • Medical Faculty
   • Office Professional
   • P&A, SO or Faculty
   • Police
   • Public Broadcasting
   • Sergeant
   • Service Maintenance
   • Supervisory/Technical

3. * Do you have at least a bachelor's degree?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Do you have at least two years of experience related to athletic administration?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Do you have experience with internal relations for football?

   • Yes
   • No

6. * Do you have daily practice and annual planning experience?

   • Yes
   • No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents 1. List of References

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